Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Hybrid Car

Now that fuel prices have breached $4 per gallon, we know you want to stretch your fuel to get the most out of every purchase. We found a fun collection of money-saving tips and advice at Shell.com and thought to share a few of them with our AskPatty readers.

The
powertrain of a hybrid car combines an efficient gasoline engine with
an electric motor as well as as well as a special system to capture
braking energy to store in an onboard battery to provide a vehicle that
not only relies less on fossil fuel but also has the potential to
deliver increased fuel economy and reduced emissions when compared to
standard gasoline vehicle. Regardless of whether you choose to drive a
hybrid to save gas or to reduce emissions, we know you want to get the
best possible economy possible. In general, whether you drive a
traditional combustion-powered or hybrid vehicle, common sense already
recommends that you drive smoothly, and avoid heavy acceleration or braking.

Beyond that, it’s important to note that you’ll need to slightly change
your driving style in order to benefit from the hybrid combination.
While much of the general fuel saving advice that gets posted on the
internet is still relevant to hybrids, Shell recommends the following
four tips specifically for hybrid vehicles.